Royal Caribbean is entering the final stretch toward the debut of its highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island — and it’s doing so with a distinctly local team at the helm. The cruise line has appointed four Bahamian managers to key leadership positions, underscoring its commitment to investing in local talent and community development as it prepares for the club’s December 2025 opening.
The appointments come as the Royal Beach Club project takes shape on Paradise Island, marking the company’s first-ever Royal Beach Club and a new chapter in its decades-long relationship with The Bahamas.
A Leadership Team With Deep Local Roots
Each of the four new managers brings specialized expertise and years of experience to the project. Benjamin Gay will serve as Warehouse Manager, bringing 15 years in supply chain and logistics to oversee warehousing and sanitation operations. Deborah Campbell joins as Inventory Control Specialist after more than a decade of streamlining logistics and optimizing resources in warehouse management.
Christopher Treco, who will lead training, brings a decade of experience spanning sales, operations and human resources across sectors from shipping to hospitality, and Ricardo Mitchell, the new HR Manager, combines academic expertise with on-the-ground leadership, currently pursuing a doctorate in business with a focus on human resource management.
Their collective experience will help shape Royal Caribbean’s first beach club experience — and set the tone for a guest offering that blends Bahamian culture with the brand’s signature service and operational precision.
Building a Destination With Bahamian Partnership
The beach club is more than a new destination; it’s a joint venture between Royal Caribbean, the Bahamian government, and the Bahamian people, who will own 49 percent of the project. During construction, two Bahamian contractors and numerous sub-contractors have been engaged, with more than 500 people working on site each day. Once open, the club will employ roughly 700 Bahamians through direct roles and vendor partnerships.
This model is a key element of Royal Caribbean’s broader strategy in The Bahamas — ensuring that economic benefits extend well beyond the shoreline. By anchoring its leadership in local expertise, the company aims to build not just a world-class destination but a sustainable tourism ecosystem.
A New Era on Paradise Island
The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will be the first of the company’s Royal Beach Club Collection — a new generation of curated beach destinations designed to pair the beauty of iconic locales with elevated experiences for cruise guests.
From its idyllic location to authentic Bahamian cuisine, culture, and staff, the club promises to deliver a sense of place unlike any other in Royal Caribbean’s portfolio. With its opening just over a year away, the appointment of these new managers signals that the finishing touches are already underway.
The December 2025 debut will mark one of the most significant additions to Royal Caribbean’s Caribbean offering in years — and at its heart will be The Bahamas itself.
Caitlin Sullivan
2025-09-29 20:15:00